Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Firemouth Cichlid's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Back to Freshwater Fish
Freshwater Fish
Cichlids
Common
Thorichthys meeki
Loading listings...
Community Marketplace
Fellow hobbyists may also be selling Firemouth Cichlid.
Want Firemouth Cichlid?
Tell shops you're looking — be the first to signal demand.
What to know before you buy.
The Firemouth Cichlid gets its name from the fiery red coloration on the underside of its jaw, which it flashes to intimidate rivals. They are a moderately aggressive cichlid that can be kept with other robust fish in a large tank with plenty of hiding spots. Their threat display is impressive, but they are often more bluff than bite.
Key traits
Select a tank to see how this species fits.
Everything you need to keep Firemouth Cichlid healthy in a South African setup.
Size the aquarium to Firemouth Cichlid's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 7–8.5 and 23–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Firemouth Cichlid is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Firemouth Cichlid is generally peaceful. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Firemouth Cichlid vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
From hobbyists across SA.
Price trends and buyer demand — data only FishHub tracks.
Price tracking started 18 Jul 2026 — chart builds as listings are updated
No active alerts for Firemouth Cichlid yet. Be the first to set one.
Species that typically work alongside Firemouth Cichlid in a similar setup.
Rusty Cichlid
Iodotropheus sprengerae
Venustus Cichlid
Nimbochromis venustus
Electric Yellow Cichlid
Labidochromis caeruleus
Peacock Cichlid
Aulonocara sp.
Parrot Cichlid
Amphilophus citrinellus x Paraneetroplus synspilus
Bolivian Ram
Mikrogeophagus altispinosus
Jack Dempsey
Rocio octofasciata
Discus
Symphysodon aequifasciatus